Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to visit India, with preparations underway, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on 27th March.
Speaking at the ‘Russia and India: Toward a New Bilateral Agenda’ conference, Lavrov confirmed that arrangements for the visit are in progress but did not disclose the dates.
He noted that Modi’s first foreign visit after his re-election in 2024 was to Russia, adding, “Now it’s our turn.” Modi last visited Russia in July 2024 after nearly five years.
On 24th March, Lavrov stated that Russia is developing a “privileged strategic partnership” with India while expanding ties with China, Iran, North Korea, and CIS nations.
In January, Putin emphasised Russia-India relations as a “special and privileged strategic partnership” in his Republic Day message to India.
Modi and Putin maintain regular communication, speaking over the phone every few months and meeting in person during international events.
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